absurdist

adjective

ab·​surd·​ist əb-ˈsər-dist 

-ˈzər-

: of, relating to, or characterized by the absurd or by absurdism : absurd

absurdist literature

an absurdist sense of humor

absurdist noun

Examples of absurdist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last season’s matchmaking episodes were hilarious, so my expectations for absurdist fun are high going into next week. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026

And her brand of absurdist humor, full of candid confessions, fart jokes, and Harry Styles fan-fiction, definitely goes there. — Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026

Having a strong, forward thrust of the Hamm search allowed the co-writers room for Wain’s trademark absurdist detours. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 13 July 2026

The strong parts of Ridiculous usually fall along these fantastical or absurdist lines. — Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

absurd entry 1 + -ist entry 1 (probably after French absurdiste)

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above